Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 30 at 3:09PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 30, 2026 - 2:09pm
Expires:
August 30, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 309 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17
miles southwest of Green River, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Green River and Elgin.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 70 between mile markers 147 and 163, and between mile
markers 165 and 167.
US Route 6 between mile markers 298 and 300.
Utah Route 24 between mile markers 148 and 160.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
San Rafael Swell
Forcast Office:
NWS Salt Lake City UT
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov